Mélancolique Gigolo (2018)

Charme!

The French word "charme" can express ideas such as "attractiveness," "loveliness," "magic" and "bewitchment." Lurking amid the flowers and lights of the city of Paris is a revue that unfolds on a stage below the city streets that is at once both provocative and captivating. Flower Troupe, a unique group led by Asumi Rio and her ability to amaze and mesmerize audiences with the variegated forms she takes on with each performance, hits the stage to present sophisticated brilliance, sensual beauty, along with hope of finding the light in the darkness.

El Halcon -The Falcon-

A musical based on Aoike Yasuko's manga "El Halcon" and "Seven Seas, Seven Skies"

Boiled Doyle on the Toil Trail

Takarazuka Revue musical performance based on the life of Arthur Conan Doyle.

Baddy

The story is set in the capital of Earth, Takarazuka-City. The peaceful planet Earth — a united world where war, crime, and all evils have been overcome — receives a visit from Baddy, a vagabond rogue from the moon. Baddy is a super-cool, elegant, and a heavy smoker. But he soon finds that smoking is outlawed across the face of the Earth. Baddy, accepting no limits, leads his gang and engages in all sorts of wrongdoing to make the dull world more interesting. His final goal is to steal the planetary budget guarded in Takarazuka Big Theater Bank. But all-mighty female investigator Goody is gaining on him!

Augustus -The Illustrious One-

Octavian: the first emperor of Rome, who was granted the title "Augustus," meaning “the illustrious one.” How did this man become the heir of Julius Caesar, who had died in the middle of his career? This young hero who, following clashes with Caesar’s confidants like Mark Antony and Brutus, reached at the boundaries of the Pax Romana, is portrayed in this drama that interweaves historical fact with imaginative fiction.

Casanova

During the 18th century, at the height of Rococo culture, Giacomo Casanova charmed the ladies and enjoyed his earthly affairs as he traveled across Europe. Set in Venice, the city of water against the Adriatic Sea, a new story of adventure unfolds for Casanova, who dreamed of freedom and longed for true love.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe 2017 production based on Baroness Orczy's novel 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'

All for One - D'Artagnan and the Sun King

It is 17th-century France, where Louis XIV, the "Sun King," reigns. The Musketeers, who answer to the king, diligently train themselves day in and day out to protect their liege and the state. Each of these highly skilled warriors also has a unique personality: Porthos is courageous and daring, Athos is calm and reassuring, Aramis is a ladies' man like none other in his time, while d'Artagnan is our invincible hero. All, meanwhile, are utterly proud and brave warriors.

Me and My Girl

Takarazuka Moon Troupe 1995 performance of Me and My Girl, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, with book and lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber, music by Noel Gay. Setting stage at 1930s London, William (Bill) is a young man brought up in the villages and the next heir to the Earldom of Hareford. This is the story of how Bill grew as a proper gentleman, and the romantic comedy masterpiece between him and his lover, Sally. In this Takarazuka performance, Amami Yuuki who plays character Bill, and together with Kano Maria who plays as Sally, we will present to you this heartful musical that is filled with famous songs.

Phantom

Takarazuka Revue's Phantom based on the play by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit.

Elisabeth

Takarazuka Revue Star Troupe 1996-1997 production of the Viennese musical 'Elisabeth'

The Rose of Versailles: Fersen

Takarazuka Snow Troupe production based on the manga by Ikeda Riyoko

The Rose of Versailles: Fersen

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of its premiere, it will return to the stage of the Takarazuka Grand Theater in 2024 for the first time in ten years. This story, a foundational work of shojo manga that continues to be loved by many people across ages and borders, is set in France during the raging revolution, depicting the forbidden love of two couples. The Takarazuka Revue has staged various versions of The Rose of Versailles over the years. In this version that focuses on Fersen, we present the splendid world of The Rose of Versailles in a glorious celebration of its fiftieth anniversary.

Roman Holiday

Set in Rome, Italy, Roman Holiday portrays the fleeting love of Princess Ann and newspaper reporter Joe amidst a tour of several European countries. Starring the famous Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, this film quickly rose to stardom and won three Academy awards. While the film premiered over half a century ago, it is still loved by people around the world. This timeless masterpiece will be rendered into a musical, starring Sagiri Seina and Sakihi Miyu of Snow Troupe. Please enjoy this heartwarming romance played out on the unique and glamorous Takarazuka stage.

Caleb Hunt, Private Eye

During the course of an investigation, private detective Caleb Hunt visits a studio where he witnesses an accident resulting in the death of an actress.

The Sun King ~Le Roi Soleil~

The play begins with the Fronde against Cardinal Mazarin. Young Louis is the consecrated King at Reims. But his power has been confiscated by his mother, Anne of Austria, and the Cardinal, who doubt his ability to rule France alone....

Adieu Marseille -From Marseille With Love-

Set in Marseille in the early 1930s, this musical depicts a love affair between a dashing man with a plan to smuggle fine wine to Prohibition-era America and an innocent woman who strives to clean up Marseilles, and eventually becomes involved in a counterfeit money case.

Me and My Girl

Takarazuka Moon Troupe 2013 performance of Me and My Girl, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, with book and lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber, music by Noel Gay.

Takarazuka Fantasia

Refinement with grace. Boldness with passion. A fantasia woven together by a reborn Flower Troupe led by Rio Asumi. This Revue Roman unfolds with a beat that is at times classical and at times contemporary, embedded with tradition spun from the Takarazuka Revue’s 100 years of history with time-honored Japanese beauty.

Embraced by the Seas of Calista

Set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Callista on the eve of the outbreak of the French Revolution, the play depicts the struggles of a young officer who is torn between love, friendship, and his love for his homeland.

Lupin III: Search for the Queen's Necklace!

Musical by the Takarazuka Revue. In modern day France, an exhibition is being held at the Palace of Versailles of the "Necklace of Marie Antoinette". The necklace had been used in a fraud case that marked a chapter in French history and later went missing. It has been reproduced using real diamonds. Fujiko has sneaked into Versailles, as has the gang of Lupin, Goemon, and Jigen - all with the intention of getting their hands on the necklace, which is valued at over 3 billion yen in today's money. But they bump into Inspector Zenigata. Lupin is the one who manages to foil Zenigata and grab the necklace. Yet the instant he lays hands on it, everyone is enveloped in a mysterious light. When they regain consciousness, they notice they have gone through a time slip to 1785, before the French Revolution when Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were around.

Délicieux!: Sweet Paris

This dazzling Paris revue is about the sweets that fascinate people all over the world. La Fleur, a beautiful but hungry young girl who is lost on the streets of Paris in the middle of the night, steps into an old pâtisserie, or pastry shop. She is greeted by sweet scents and Le Vent, a handsome young pâtissier. He invites La Fleur to roam together along the streets of Paris in the city's halcyon days, from the Belle Époque to Les Années Folles, in search of the ultimate sweets, and accompanied by enchanting music.

El Dorado

Moon Troupe's stage play.

The Prince of Lan Ling -The General Who Was Too Beautiful-

The Prince of Lan Ling, lived in the 6th century and was a historical member of the imperial family of Northern Qi in China. He was a general whose name has survived through history due to his incomparable beauty. Due to his concerns that his extreme beauty might damage the morale of his soldiers, he wears a mask into battle.

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Takarazuka Revue Moon Troupe 2010 production based on Baroness Orczy's novel 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'

A Tale of Two Cities

It is the year 1775, and England and France are undergoing a period of social upheaval and turmoil. The forces that are leading to revolution in France are colliding with a circle of people in England, causing their destinies to be irrevocably intertwined.

Coffee Carnival

Count Monteiro, the master of one of the many large, prosperous coffee plantations which ringed São Paulo, had decided to make his son, Antonio, the head of the plantation and return home to Portugal. Antonio was too young to manage the plantation so the Count intended to appoint two trustees of the estate: Julio as manager and Altoul as the family representative.

Applause Takarazuka!

A bright, fun, and spetacular revue showcasing the charms of the Takarazuka Revue in its 90th year.

Romeo and Juliet

Takarazuka Revue's stage play based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Le Muguet

Set in a fictitious duchy in medieval France. This is the story of how the son of an earl grows up as he searches for the truth about the death of his first love. Lucian, the son of an earl, receives secret orders to look into the truth of the circumstances regarding the execution of Lady Charlotte, a noblewoman who married into a neighboring duchy. Charlotte was executed for the suspicious murder of her husband, Lord Garnier. Lucian believes that Charlotte was set up, so he goes to Lord Garnier's lands to contact his heir Emma, Garnier's daughter by his first wife. As Lucian struggles to uncover the hidden truth about Charlotte's death, will both duchies be able to evade war?

Legend of the Galactic Heroes @ Takarazuka

Takarazuka Cosmos Troupe. The first installment of Tanaka Yoshiki's Legend of the Galactic Heroes was published in November 1982, and since then approximately 1.5 billion copies have been sold of his best-selling series of science fiction novels. Even now SF fans are still talking about his works, which have captured the hearts of many people.

Orpheus in Spiral

Rio de Janeiro in South America. Once every year a carnival takes place for three days and three nights. Everyone is excitedly preparing for the big event.

The Poem of Love and Revolution -Andrea Chénier-

This is the story of a poet who lived at the time of the French Revolution. The poet's name was Andrea Chénier. He lived and died amongst love and bloodshed. The numerous words of truth spun by this revolutionary poet became poems for eternity. Even today, they continue to shine light on the hopes that rest in people's hearts.

Prince of the Land of Roses

The King, a Queen with a noble spirit and the Prince lead a quiet life marked by admiration and appreciation of roses. One day marks the end to their days of peace and quiet. The King is transformed into a tyrant through a magical spell by the Queen's sister. The King loses interest in his once-tranquil existence and falls under the woman's spell, becoming addicted to extravagance and gambling. The King banishes the Queen and summons her sister to take her place. The King and the Queen's sister eventually give birth to a prince. A short time later, the King passes away. Eager that her own son becomes the new King, the woman uses her magic to turn the first-born Prince into a wild beast. The spell will be broken on the day he encounters a woman who is not bothered by outside appearances and is capable of seeing through to the truth.

Golden Liberty

The story begins when outlaws break into the first West Coast location of the Carvey House, a restaurant chain with many locations in railroad stations. Sheriff Lyman is called in to stop the commotion, but he inexplicably pulls a gun on one waiter. The waiter’s true identity is Jesse Sander, a surviving member of the Wild Bunch train robbery gang, whom they were looking for. Jesse is recruited by Lyman for their plan to rob a train. Having stayed on the straight and narrow since the gang broke up, Jesse reluctantly accepts his inevitable fate and agrees to participate in the plan.

Singin' in the Rain

Takarazuka Revue 2003 Star Troupe production based on the MGM film Singin' in the Rain

Elisabeth: The Rondo of Love & Death

Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe 2014 production of the Austrian musical 'Elisabeth'

Crash Landing on You

Based on the TV drama Crash Landing on You. Yoon Se-ri is a successful South Korean businesswoman and chaebol heiress. One day, while paragliding in Seoul, she is blown off course by a tornado and crash-lands in the North Korean portion of the DMZ. Ri Jeong-hyeok, a member of the North Korean elite and a captain in the Korean People's Army is patrolling and discovers Se-ri. He is persuaded to hide her and help her return to the South.

The Beauties!

This extravagant review presents the elegance and grace of the male roles and the delicate beauty of the female roles, all presented with Takarazuka's unique flair.

The Love of the Last Tycoon - An Undying Love by the Emperor of Hollywood -

The Love of the Last Tycoon is inspired by the life of film producer Irving Thalberg, on whom protagonist Monroe Stahr is based. The story follows Stahr's rise to power in Hollywood, and his conflicts with rival Pat Brady, a character based on studio head Louis B. Mayer.

A Morning Breeze -The Challenge of Jiro Shirasu, the Samurai Gentleman-

Takarazuka Revue's stage play based on the life of Shirasu Jirou.

Side Story: The Rose of Versailles -Andre-

Takarazuka Revue's stage play based on the manga The Rose of Versailles.

Great Pirates -Revenge in the Caribbean- / Jazzmania

One day lately in the seventeenth century, Spanish Santa Catalina Island is assaulted and its town is burnt down by the English pirates headed by Edgar. The governor and his wife are killed. However, the governor's son, Emilio, manages his escape and dives alone into the sea.

Great Pirates -Revenge in the Caribbean- (Shinjin Kouen)

Shinjin Kouen performance of Moon Troupe's Great Pirates -Revenge in the Caribbean-.

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Shinjin Kouen)

Shinjin Kouen performance of Star Troupe's The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Love Blooms Out on the Murasakino

Asuka Period, Japan. Ooama no Miko meets Nukata no Ookimi when he goes with his older brother (Nakano Ooe no Miko) to her house. There Nakano Ooe is wooing Nukata's older sister, and so the two younger siblings meet and fall in love. Five years later, Ooama and Nukata are married, and a daughter has just been born. Ooama talks happily to Nukata about his plans with his brother to jointly rule their empire of Yamato. As Nukata listens to his naive, happy chatter, she becomes uneasy. Later, Nakano Ooe arrives and tells Nukata that she has grown and become very lovely. He has fallen in love with her, and wants her for his own. Caught between the two brothers, Nukata flees back to her father's house. (Takawiki)